Manufacturing Team Lead - 1st shift or 2nd shift

ABEC; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and vacation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Generous 401K plan

College tuition benefit program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical supplier is seeking a Manufacturing Team Lead in Belém, Brazil. This role involves managing a team, ensuring product quality, and compliance with safety standards. Applicants should have leadership experience in a manufacturing setting and be proficient in using hand tools. The position offers competitive benefits including healthcare and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years direct leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read tape measure and perform simple mathematical equations.
• Self-directed work style and results-oriented attitude.
• Proficient with the use of hand tools and basic fabrication tools.
• Production Planning and scheduling capability/experience.
• Self-Directed Work Style and Results-oriented attitude.
• Self-Disciplined and able to work with minimal oversight.
• Sets clear expectations for performance and leads by example.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate and able to direct team members in the use shop floor data system.
• Able to interpret technical drawings (Blueprints, P&ID’s, Electrical Schematics).
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs./ 23 kilograms.
• Typical work is in a manufacturing environment or customer’s site.
• Required to stand for long periods of time and may involve heavy manual labor.
• Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus.
• Experience with Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of employees to achieve production goals.
• Oversee team members to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Participates in the assembly and fabrication of mechanical parts.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in customized manufacturing process.
• Knowledge of all types of hand tools, fabricating equipment, measuring devices.
• Participates in Installations at customer sites.
• Oversees Team Members during the shift to assure compliance with all safety policies, quality practices & productivity expectations applicable to the work being performed.
• Provides real-time guidance to Team Members to address any issues affecting completion of planned work assignments (technical, procedural, material-related, etc.).
• Immediately addresses any employee behavioral issues that conflict with company policy or may be counter-productive to established goals for the shift.
• Reports project needs, material requirements, and any planning & scheduling issues that are affecting planned work activities to Supervisor/Manager to assure manpower resources can be utilized in the most effective and efficient manner.
• Maintains and promotes communication with and among team members to ensure common understanding of purpose, methods and progress toward committed goals.
• Interacts as necessary with Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and other Team Leads to obtain/provide information necessary to resolve problems and progress work.
• Participates in Team Leader/Shop Floor meetings, project meetings, design reviews, or other similar meetings as may be required to share important information.
• Provides performance review input and participates in interviewing new hire candidates.
• Supports employee training activities to help assure accurate understanding of technical requirements, as well as productivity expectations of the job.
• Reviews and approves team member paid time off request forms, and forwards them to the Payroll Timekeeping Specialist.
• Implement Continuous and Lean Manufacturing improvement initiatives to enhance production quality and reduce costs.
• Execute other tasks as assigned.
• Ability to travel when required.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Read drawings

Verbal & written communication

Shop floor data systems

CI/Lean experience

Six Sigma familiarity

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Fabrication tools

Job description

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Description

ABEC is at the forefront of innovation in our industry, offering highly differentiated products and services driving exceptional growth. As we expand to meet increased demand and new opportunities, we seek talented individuals to join our team and support our continued success. We’re in a significant growth phase, with multiple key roles open across our organization. If you’re qualified for multiple positions, we encourage you to apply for the role that aligns most with your skills and experience.

Company Overview

ABEC is a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. ABEC's unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity. ABEC's products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems.

Description

ABEC is at the forefront of innovation in our industry, offering highly differentiated products and services driving exceptional growth. As we expand to meet increased demand and new opportunities, we seek talented individuals to join our team and support our continued success. We’re in a significant growth phase, with multiple key roles open across our organization. If you’re qualified for multiple positions, we encourage you to apply for the role that aligns most with your skills and experience.

Company Overview

ABEC is a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. ABEC's unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity. ABEC's products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems.

Benefits Include

• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance (benefits start day 1)
• Company paid life insurance
• Generous 401K plan (40% match)
• College tuition benefit program
• Employee Referral Program
  
  

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Team Leader will manage and lead a team of employees by communicating company goals, safety practices, and deadlines to the team. They will motivate team members, assess performance and provide help to management, including hiring and training, and keeps management updated on team performance.

In addition, the Team Leader will be working hands-on alongside the team to complete assigned daily production goals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Shift Supervisor/ Manager at the start of each shift to establish clear expectations for work to be completed during the shift and reports out at the end of each shift to summarize status of work actually completed.
• Plans project activity for the shift, and assigns team members appropriate tasks.
• Participates in the assembly and fabrication of mechanical parts, pieces, or products accurately and with proper procedures in a timely manner, using a variety or tools and equipment according to required specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in customized manufacturing process.
• Knowledge of all types of hand tools, fabricating equipment, measuring devices.
• Participates in Installations at customer sites.
• Oversees Team Members during the shift to assure compliance with all safety policies, quality practices & productivity expectations applicable to the work being performed.
• Provides real-time guidance to Team Members to address any issues affecting completion of planned work assignments (technical, procedural, material-related, etc.).
• Immediately addresses any employee behavioral issues that conflict with company policy or may be counter-productive to established goals for the shift.
• Reports project needs, material requirements, and any planning & scheduling issues that are affecting planned work activities to Supervisor/Manager to assure manpower resources can be utilized in the most effective and efficient manner.
• Maintains and promotes communication with and among team members to ensure common understanding of purpose, methods and progress toward committed goals.
• Interacts as necessary with Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and other Team Leads to obtain/provide information necessary to resolve problems and progress work.
• Participates in Team Leader/Shop Floor meetings, project meetings, design reviews, or other similar meetings as may be required to share important information.
• Provides performance review input and participates in interviewing new hire candidates.
• Supports employee training activities to help assure accurate understanding of technical requirements, as well as productivity expectations of the job.
• Reviews and approves team member paid time off request forms, and forwards them to the Payroll Timekeeping Specialist.
• Implement Continuous and Lean Manufacturing improvement initiatives to enhance production quality and reduce costs.
• Execute other tasks as assigned.
• Ability to travel when required.
  
  

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years direct leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read tape measure and perform simple mathematical equations.
• Proficient with the use of hand tools and basic fabrication tools.
• Production Planning and scheduling capability/experience.
• Self-Directed Work Style and Results-oriented attitude.
• Self-Disciplined and able to work with minimal oversight.
• Sets clear expectations for performance and leads by example.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate and able to direct team members in the use shop floor data system.
• Able to interpret technical drawings (Blueprints, P&ID’s, Electrical Schematics).
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs./ 23 kilograms.
• Typical work is in a manufacturing environment or customer’s site.
• Required to stand for long periods of time and may involve heavy manual labor.
• You will need to be able to stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, reach, lift, push, pull, and carry items.
• Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus.
• Experience with Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing is preferred.
• Exposure to loud noises.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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